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Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

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Good morning, Conway. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.

CRIME NEWS

  • Police continue to search for two additional suspects in the Conway park shooting.  THV 11
  • Arkansas State Police arrested Michael Charles Evans (35, Houston) on Saturday, April 26 after he fired his gun at a driver on Interstate 40 in Lonoke County; the victim was not hurt, two semi-automatic pistols were recovered from his black Cadillac, a juvenile was in the car, and Evans faces charges including terroristic act and aggravated assault.  ABC7

HEALTH NEWS

  • The Arkansas Department of Health confirmed a fourth pediatric measles case in the state.  THV 11
  • The FDA is set to phase out petroleum-based synthetic food dyes linked to hyperactivity in children and Arkansas moms on Facebook have praised the decision—many noting improvements in behavior when switching to dye-free options. The agency will remove six dyes by the end of next year and require companies to pull red dye no. 3 ahead of schedule.  ABC7

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Toad Suck Daze Festival

    May 2-4 — Conway Downtown Partnership — Free admission — A family-friendly festival featuring local and national entertainment in the heart of Conway.

    Fri, 5/2/25

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  • Children's Concert: The Three Pigs & The Wolf

    10:30-11:30 a.m. — Windgate Center for Fine & Performing Arts — Free entry — Experience a family-friendly, interactive concert featuring a new telling of 'The 3 Pigs and The Wolf' with original music.

    Sat, 5/17/25

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  • Kanton Teen & The Penny Pickers Live

    8 PM – 2 AM — Maly’s Entertainment Center — $10 at the door — Enjoy an energetic evening with live music in Conway, AR.

    Fri, 5/30/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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